Corporate Development Associate

Job Summary

Working remotely while reporting to the Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, MO, the full-time salaried Corporate Development Associate (M&A) will manage M&A deal execution from LOI through close, including project management, due diligence leadership, financial analysis, and transaction documentation support.

Key responsibilities

• Own deal execution and project management across multiple live deals, ensuring stakeholder alignment from LOI through close
• Lead diligence efforts by coordinating functional teams, managing checklists, and escalating risks as needed
• Conduct financial analysis and underwriting to support valuation and develop deal models and investment committee materials

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred
• At least 4 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Development, or related deal execution roles
• Strong financial modeling and diligence synthesis skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and familiarity with CRMs and data room management
• Execution-oriented with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment